Children's Residential Therapeutic Care Worker

2 months ago

Huntingdon, United Kingdom Higher Hopes Ltd Full time

**WELCOME BONUS £750* *CPD ACCREDITED TRAINING* *CAREER PROGRESSION**
- Higher Hopes Ltd provide therapeutic care services to young girls aged 8 - 18 years, who have experienced childhood trauma, neglect and abuse. Our aim is to provide loving, safe and informed services, focused on working with traumatised young people and those around them, to create a positive future._

We are looking for experienced Therapeutic Childcare Workers to join our expanding team. In rural Cambridgeshire you will find our detached 5 bed home, surrounded by open space and rolling countryside, with close links to the A1 and A14. We are currently home to 4 young girls aged between 8 and 18 years who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse and neglect. These young people require day to day care and support, promoting their independence and individuality and work on basic life skills. By creating a safe and caring environment, the children will be able to openly express their emotions and work towards overcoming their past and look toward a brighter future full of positivity and prospects.

Whilst some days may be challenging, the rewards of seeing the residents progress far outweigh this. You will work alongside senior members of staff as well as the management team to ensure a smooth running of the home and all the children’s individual needs are met every day.
- To be successful in this role you must have a positive attitude and a firm, but fair approach. Our young people can display extreme behaviours due to their trauma and an understanding of this is essential._

**Main role and responsibilities**:

- To give support and guidance to the young people
- Safeguard each young resident, identify concerns and report them effectively
- Use Positive Behaviour Support Plans to understand the needs of the young person and what their strengths and goals are
- Maintain clear and consistent boundaries
- Play an active part in everyday life including household duties, school runs, health appointments, contact visits and extracurricular activities

**Why work for Higher Hopes?**
- **Welcome bonus**:

- Provide competitive salary terms and conditions
- Provide effective training from induction through to QCF with expert in house support and training partners
- **Enrolled for Level 3 Residential Childcare after successful probationary period **(if you do not already hold a valid qualification)
- Listen to your needs and concerns and take an interest in your personal development
- 3 week rolling rota, so you know when you’re working in advance - Every 3rd weekend off

**Person Specification**:

- Organised and motivated, with a genuine passion for supporting young people
- A willingness to go the extra mile
- Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
- A flexible approach to meet the needs of the home
- To be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- To fulfil all aspects of your role in line with our policies and procedures positively and with a ‘can do’ attitude

**Essential Criteria**:

- Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people

**Welcome bonus paid in 3 parts - £250 on starting, £250 after successful probation, £250 after successful completion of Level 3 Residential Childcare**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

- Have you lived or worked abroad for 8 or more consecutive weeks?

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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